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The Howl for the Week of
February 2, 2012 |
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A Wonderful Week
at TPCA
Dear TPCA Families: |
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- Pay 2012/2013 Student Fees Online
- Parent/Teacher Conference Time
- Counselor's Corner
- New TPCA Band website
- Free TPCA Stickers
- Usborne Book Fair
- Middle School Advisory
- HS Success Builders
- HS Fees
- Elections
- Books needed
- Medications and School
- Box Tops
- King Soopers Gift Cards
- Summer Jobs
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INCLEMENT WEATHER
Click on the link for details:
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National Schools of Character Recognition
Application By TPCA
Twin Peaks Charter Academy recently applied for the Colorado State Schools of Character and National Schools of Character (SSOC/NSOC) Recognition for 2012. The purpose of the SSOC/NSOC awards program is twofold:
1) To identify exemplary schools and districts to serve as models for others; and
2) To help schools and districts improve their efforts in effective character education.
Every school or district that applies for SSOC/NSOC status sees character development as integral to its mission. In receiving a site review, Twin Peaks Charter Academy will have exposure and hosting opportunity serve as a model for other schools in Colorado by sharing our innovative and successful character education ideas and practices. Though TPCA did not make the finals, the site review team invited TPCA to stay connected to the Foundation for Character Development and CEP as partners in our character education journey. The written rubric review is available at the front office should you seek a copy or by clicking here. SSOC/NSOC Special thanks to our PBS committee and other teaching staff in organizing the grant and receiving a site visit. The work completed in preparing our SSOC/NSOC application is a significant step in understanding the measurable current status of our character education efforts at Twin Peaks Charter Academy. | | | |
 ELECTION FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The election for the Board of Directors is February 9 and 10 during conferences.
Please see the attached submitted questionnaires.
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Colorado Dental Association's
annual
Give Kids a Smile Day
This Friday, February3.
This is an annual program that offers FREE dental care to KIDS from low-income families without dental insurance or a way to afford dental care.
For more information about this program please click on
Give Kids a Smile Day | | |
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BOOKS NEEDED
Research shows that when a child has access to a variety and abundance of books along with sustained time to read, their reading performance and motivation to engage in reading improve. Our K-3rd grade teachers are in need of gently used (or new!) books to improve their classroom library selections. If you have gently used or new books that your child does not use anymore, our teachers and students would benefit immensely from these treasures. Books can be sent to the following contacts to be distributed among their grade levels:Kindergarten-Mrs. Gardunio
First grade-Mrs. CasanuevaSecond grade-Mrs. Jarvis
Third grade-Mrs. Higgins |  FOR YOUR DONATIONS. | |
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STUDENT RECOGNITION
ASSEMBLY
February 8, 2012 WC Commons 6th Grade 11:15 a.m. K - 2 12:30 p.m. 3 - 5 1:30 p.m. 7 - 8 2:00 p.m. 9 - 10 2:30 p.m. | | | |
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PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE TIME
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Thursday, February 9,
2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, February 10,
2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Usborne Book Fair!
Mark your calendar and stop by during conferences. The book fair will be held February 8-9 in the Twin Peaks High School library. Teachers will receive free books based on the total amount spent from their class at the book fair. This is a huge help for classroom libraries!
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HIGH SCHOOL SUCCESS BUILDERS
STARTED
Monday: Western Civilizations and Classical Literature
Wednesday: Spanish and Biology/Chemistry
Thursday: Mathematics
From 3:00p.m.-4:00p.m.
To see more please click on
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MUSIC DEPARTMENT
BAND FAMILIES: Please check out the new TPCA band website:
http://Tiny.CC/TPCAband
In addition, I would appreciate any comments or suggestions for improving the site.
Thanks,
Mr. Johnson
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AFTER SCHOOL
MS ADVISORY
STARTED
Monday: Science
Tuesday: Math
Wednesday: Spanish
and Social Studies
Thursday: English
From 3:00p.m.-4:00p.m.
For more please click on
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SCHOOL EVENTS
2/3 Smart Jean Day
2/9 Early Release 1:00 p.m.
Parent/Teacher Conference
2/10 Early Release 1:00 p.m. Parent/Teacher Conference |  | |
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HS SPORTS
2/18 Boys Basketball
hosting Skyline HS
D team 10:00 a.m. EC Gym
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YEARBOOKS
2011-2012
Soft cover $25
Hard cover $30
Please make your yearbook checks payable to TPCA.
Get those order forms turned in to your student`s first hour teacher! | | |
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2/2 WC Conference Room
2:15 p.m.
Latin Subcommittee
2/2 WC Media Center
7:00 p.m.
Board Meeting
2/7 WC Conference Room
8:15 a.m.
Athletic Committee
2/7 WC Conference Room
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Faculty Committee
2/8 WC Conference Room
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Finance Committee
2/9 WC Conference Room
8:15 a.m.
Marketing Committee | | |
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Each week, we strive to give you the best and most informative Howl and Volunteer Newsletter.
Articles are submitted to us from teachers, staff, parent volunteers and area businesses or agencies.
At times there may be incorrect grammar or misspellings. Please forgive us. We work toward communicating various types of information in a timely manner. | | |
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RE-LOAD YOUR CARD BEFORE THE SUPERBOWL!
$410 RAISED FOR OUR SCHOOL LAST MONTH
THANK YOU FOR USING YOUR CARDS FOR OUR BENEFIT
KING SOOPERS
RE-LOADABLE
GIFT CARDS!
5% TO TPCA EVERY TIME
Thursday February 2
2:50 p.m. - 3:05 p.m.
TPCA West Lobby
For more informations please click on
KS RELOADABLE CARDS
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The Character Trait
of the week is
RESPONSIBILITY
Produce your best work in a timely manner!
When you choose your words carefully how are you being responsible? | | |
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Lori West
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
I need your Service Learning Hours documented! Pick up a form in the high school office or print this one.
To download the document please click | |
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8TH GRADE STUDENTS
Use the attached form to have your teachers recommend your next level of course work for high school. If you are attending Twin Peaks High School, you do NOT need to do this. Return forms to me ASAP!
You may also get a form from Mrs. Larsen at the front desk of the East Campus
To download the form please click
COURSE WORK | | |
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HIGH SCHOOL PARENTS
Please pay HS fees separately.
When making payments for your high school student's fees, please ensure that the cash or check payment does not include fees for your elementary or middle school students.
Also, since we maintain separate accounts for high school, we ask that you bring your payment (check or exact cash) to the high school office east campus.
You are also welcome to pay online with your Debit or Credict card through Revtrak
This will help us credit student fees more efficiently and reduce the chances of error.
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CALLING ALL TPCA FAMILIES
TO WIN THE COMPETITION AGAINST
FLAGSTAFF ACADEMY
Collect and turn in your Box Tops for Education to support TPCA. Contact your friends, families and coworkers to see if they will help you collect. The school that collects the most Box Tops by May 4, will get a treat from the opposing school.
To win a popcorn party for your class, turn your Box Tops in by February 18.
All Box Tops turned in count towards both contests.
Over 175 retailers give eBoxTops to your school when you shop online.
Remember to go to Shop Online
when you shop on-line and you can earn eBoxTops.
If you have any questions, contact our volunteer Box Tops Coordinator Marni Cherniss at (303) 485-0146 or marnierin@msn.com
For more informations please click on
Box Tops Sheet
Participating Product | | |
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MEDICATIONS AND SCHOOL
The Health Office cannot administer medication to students without a Permission to Medicate Form completed and signed by both parent and physician. Also, students may not carry medication to or from school without a physician granting them permission to carry medication.
You can find more information about the SVVSD policies regarding medication by visiting http://www.twinpeakscharter.org/elementary/health | |
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Teens can apply for summer jobs with Boulder County Youth Corps Boulder County residents ages 14-17 can now apply for summer jobs with the Youth Corps. Girls especially are encouraged to apply. Applications are available online and at counseling offices in schools. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, March 30. The Youth Corps offers one of the best first job opportunities available in Boulder County. Up to 160 teenagers will be hired to work 30 hours a week, Monday through Thursday, from June 18 to August 8 on a variety of community service projects. Projects will include such activities as thinning forests, building trails, constructing fences and doing historic preservation and landscaping. Corps members will earn a starting hourly wage of $7.64, with the possibility of earning a $100 bonus at the end of the program based on merit and strong attendance. Teens who have worked for the Corps in past years can earn up to $8.14 an hour. "Youth Corps was an awesome opportunity for me to learn new things about our environment and myself" one of last summer`s Corps members said of the experience. For more information or to download an application, visit www.BoulderCounty.org/YouthCorps. | | | |
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Twin Peaks Charter Academy
Pay 2012/2013 Student Fees
ONLINE
Parents for your convenience you may pay your students 2012/2013 fees online.
TO MAKE AN ONLINE PAYMENT
- Go to the TPCA website, www.twinpeakscharter.org
- Click the "Elementary", "Middle School", or "High School" tab at top of page.
- Click the "Pay Fees Online" link on the left-hand side bar in blue.
- You will then be directed to the Twin Peaks Charter Academy Web Store where you will be able to select the appropriate fees payment.
Payments will be processed on a secure site powered by RevTrak
Click here http://twinpeakscharter.revtrak.net for more detailed instructions on making your
online payment on the TPCA Web Store. Visit www.RevTrak.com to learn more about our new online payment processor. Payments will soon be accepted on site at the Front Office on both
West and East Campuses.
If you need further assistance or have any questions, please contact
TPCA's Bookkeeper, Michele Mansanares @ (303) 772-7286 ext. 57009. | | | |
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Contact Information:
Administration:
BJ Buchmann, Principal emailDanielle Feeney, Asst. Principal emailMic Finn, Dean of Students email
Board of Directors:
Robert DuBois, President
Wendy Allen, Vice President
Nikki Stevenson, Secretary
Kathy DeMatteo, Member
Don Young, Treasurer
Mark Newson, Member
Jim Schauer, Member |
Our Mission:
Twin Peaks Charter Academy provides students with the foundations of virtue and character, building cultural literacy through a rigorous, content-rich curriculum in an encouraging environment.
Our Legacy: "Academic Excellence" |
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